Michael Kors’ Guide to Fall’s DOs and DON’Ts

Michael Kors’ Guide to Fall’s DOs and DON’Ts

Know leather can be chic

DO check out the new feminine-shape dresses and skirts in black leather, like this swingy style. DON’T fall back on the cliched versions of black leather that make you look as if you’re ready to ride off on a Harley.

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Lose your top—or part of it, anyway!

DO get in on all the asymmetric one-shoulder dresses (how great is Cameron Diaz’s?) and tops for a new kind of sexy that looks elegant and never trashy. DON’T wear any one-shoulder pieces without having the right strapless bra.

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Get thee a good suit

DO invest in a fabulous tailored one that can help you walk into a job interview with confidence, and then be taken apart for work, dinner or the weekend. Get inspired by Salma! And about that interview, DON’T ignore your accessories—one chic piece will help you stand out from the crowd.

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Go bright and brighter

DO have fun with a pop of neon. It’s a great way to add punch to autumn neutrals. Think a sleek dress like Blake Lively’s. DON’T forget to soften neons with those neutrals—a pair of nude pumps, a gray sweater—or bare skin. If you keep everything simple and classic, you won’t look like a traffic cone.

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Remember: a scent is sexy

DO know the ultimate accessory is a divine fragrance that lifts your spirits and gives you a spritz of glamour. DON’T overspray. Just a dab’ll do ya!